The summer heat has hit its peak and what used to be a collection of small and growing vegetables is now an array of garden produce. Despite the best efforts of some overly-friendly groundhogs, the gardeners are enjoying the fruits of their labors. Members are picking all sorts of goodies. There are summer squash in crisp green, bright yellow, and neon orange. Ruby red tomatoes and cool green cucumbers. Ruffled rich leaves of kale, deep purple eggplant, and emerald string beans. Pepper plants are looking healthy, as are the clumps of red and green Swiss chard. Rows of carrots with their airy …

Well, the summer heat has finally arrived! Luckily, the West Caldwell Community Garden is located right next to the Westville Pool. So for those residents who are members of both, they are able to enjoy both the garden and a dip in the pool. The garden members are not the only ones happy for the heat. With the increased temperatures, the many plants that were started recently have really began to flourish. Tomatoes are growing quickly and some are beginning to show off their yellow flowers. One of the gardeners is even growing potatoes in raised bed containers and they are looking fantastic. …

After a successful first season in 2010, the West Caldwell Community Garden is under way for 2011! With many returning members from last year, the group is excited to start planting and welcome in a new harvest. Last year saw lots of successful crops, including eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, zucchini, beans, herbs, flowers, corn, and even some chick peas! The garden was started by West Caldwell’s Environmental Commission. Located on Westville Avenue just north of the Historical Society, the large sunny area is home to 30 plots. Each garden plot is individually staked out and …